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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs full-performance level
security, patrol and investigative duties necessary for the
effective fulfillment of the Division of Protective Service's
mission, policies, goals and objectives. Provides law enforcement
and police work involving the safeguarding of the public, state
employees and state property and involving other hazardous,
criminal, or unauthorized activities. Performs related work as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is full-performance level police duties under the
general supervision of the Capitol Police Officer, Sergeant. The
Capitol Police Officer shall be responsible also to the
Lieutenants, Deputy Director and Division Director.
Examples of Work
Performs all law enforcement efforts, investigation of
complaints and accidents; patrols the Capitol Complex and
other state facilities as legally required of, and permitted
to, members of the division.
Submits all records and reports to the shift commander and
shall be responsible for the form completeness and quality
of all reports
Notifies Shift Commander or, in their absence, the proper
authority, upon discovery or receipt of information,
regarding any information of extraordinarily serious
incident or crime, riot, civil disturbance, willful
disruption of governmental processes, or other such
emergency situation.
Serves as liaison to the Governor's Office, Capitol Complex
employees and the general public.
Documents, routes and disseminates all messages, information
and citizen complaints.
Observes division rules, regulations and other division
directives and ensures proper personal appearance.
Observes established division chain of command.
Responsible for the general appearance, maintenance and
security of all division owned or leased facility or office
area assigned to or occupied.
Responsible for the proper usage of all expendable supplies
and equipment and the proper use, care and maintenance of
all division owned or maintained transportation equipment.
Responsible for the proper use, maintenance, necessary
replacement and security of all personal issued general
equipment and individual issue equipment.
Responsible for the proper identification and security, in
accordance with division rules and regulations and policies
and procedures governing same, of all criminal evidence
recovered, collected or otherwise obtained and stored or
maintained by the division.
May serve as Acting Shift Sergeant when designated by the
Shift Sergeant.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating
to law enforcement.
Knowledge of appropriate means of exercising force against
offenders.
Ability to operate police equipment and firearms.
Ability to operate and maintain electronic security equipment.
Ability to take prompt effective action in time of crisis.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with publi
officials and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard high school or the
equivalent.
Special Requirement:
(1) Attainment of at least twenty-one
(21) years of age. (2)Successful completion of the
professional training required for police officers at the
West Virginia State Police Academy or an equivalent
professional law enforcement training at another state,
federal or United States military institution recognized by
the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and
Correction law enforcement training subcommittee as meeting
the minimum standards of a basic police officer.
Established: 5/20/1999
Effective:
6/01/1999